newbie 80g tank

[c12ack]

i did my profile and its an 80gal tall. thanks for the reply. i got another problem now. i did my first wet run and the temp stayed around 80 degrees all night. no fans, no lights. its 9 am now and its 81 degrees WITHOUT sun in sunny southern cali. before i even begin thinkin about getting halides i think i should get this resolved first. i was thinkin of putting a fan on top of the sump? or i may end up buying a chiller if worst comes to worst. suggestions?

[pdlman]

No AC and MH, depending how far you canopy is from the water, is not a real good idea wothout a chiller-buy a used one! ebay or on reef central etc.. You should be able to find one for a good price-the money spent now is much better than coming home one day and seeing all you corals melted. Good Luck

[c12ack]

yeah, after all the replies ive gotten its the wisest move. thatll have to wait though..gettin married next month so short on funds..bad timing to start a new hobby. thanks

[Craig Manoukian]

Congrats on getting married!

[pdlman]

make the new wife get a job and help her support your addiction-congrats!! A chiller could be used for other things-ha ha

[Matt Rogers]

[quote author=c12ack link=board=Newbie;num=1093279203;start=0#10 date=09/16/04 at 09:09:14]*i was thinkin of putting a fan on top of the sump? [/quote]

Many people have done that on this forum. That will make a difference and reduce heat. Certainly a cheap thing to try.